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Unit 2: Library Software Packages-I

Periodic listing of recent additions to the library; Notes
Members can find the materials checked-out to them; and
Reserve materials that are currently in circulation.

WEB-OPAC System
It is an optional module and provides an advanced GUI interface to enable searching of the library
database through an industry standard Web browser having all the features of OPAC. etc.

Self Assessment
State whether the following statements are true or false:
6. LibSys has a powerful and user friendly WEB-OPAC along with windows based OPAC.
7. Circulation System provides control of subscription of periodicals and subsequent moni-
toring of the scheduled arrival of individual issues.
8. OPAC System provides an Online Public Access Catalogue

2.6 Summary

Provision of reservation through OPAC, provision of searching OPAC from outside the
library, provision of searching the OPAC and web simultaneously (Meta search) using a
single word search.
The software should allow generating different reports i.e., collection statistics, circula-
tion statistics and also should be helpful to create your own specialized report to meet
your specialized need.
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses communication through
the use of radio waves to transfer data between a reader and an electronic tag attached to
an object for the purpose of identification and tracking.
Some RFID tags can be read from several meters away and beyond the line of sight of the
reader. The application of bulk reading enables an almost-parallel reading of tags.
Most RFID tags contain an integrated circuit for storing and processing information.
Mobile readers include hand helds, carts and vehicle mounted RFID readers from manu-
facturers such as Motorola, Intermec, Impinj, Sirit, etc.
The Dutch Union of Public Libraries (‘Vereniging van Openbare Bibliotheken’) is work-
ing on the concept of an interactive ‘context library’, where borrowers get a reader/
headphones-set, which leads them to the desired section of the library
LibSys is integrated multi user library management software that caters to the needs of
an advanced library and information professionals.

2.7 Keywords
Relevant : Closely appropriate to the matter in hand.
ASP : An Application Service Provider (ASP) is a business that provides computer-
based service to customers over a network.
RFID : Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is the use of a wireless non-contact radio
system to transfer data from a tag attached to an object, for the purposes of
automatic identification and tracking.
OPAC : An Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is an online database of materials held by
a library or group of libraries.
SDI : Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) was originally a phrase related to
library and information science. SDI refers to tools and resources used to keep a user
informed of new resources on specified topics held by a library or group of libraries.

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